Lynn Jacobs

Lynn Jacobs, 81 years, of Golden Valley and Edina, passed away peacefully November 18, 2023 after a courageous journey with Parkinson’s Disease. Lynn was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and attended Punahoe School (Class of 1959). She was the first in her family to graduate from college when she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree at University of California, Berkeley. She went on to get a Masters in Social Work from the University of Chicago. Lynn moved to Minnesota in the 1980’s and held a teaching position at the University of Wisconsin in Superior. She later worked for the Domestic Abuse Project, Jewish Family and Children’s Service, and ended her career with a successful practice at Park Nicollet Behavioral Health. An avid world traveler, Lynn had the notable distinction of visiting all 7 continents, with Antarctica being one of her favorites. She was an expert photographer and many were enriched by her travelogue programs. Lynn is survived by her niece, Miki’ala DeVivo of Phoeniz, Arizona and many friends. Service to be held in the Spring of 2024. Memorials preferred to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Minnetonka.